Mavis Hawa Koomson Breaks Silence on Election Day Clashes
Former Awutu Senya East MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has openly denied claims that she played a role in the violent disturbances during the parliamentary rerun in Ablekuma North. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, she rejected all accusations, insisting she would never endanger human life.
“I have children and brothers. Why would I want to harm someone’s child? I won’t allow anyone to kill, and I certainly won’t do it myself,” she declared.
Chaos at the Polls: What Happened?
The violence erupted on July 11 at St. Peter’s Methodist Church polling station, one of 19 centers involved in the rerun. This vote was ordered after disputes over the December 2024 parliamentary results. Witness reports and videos on social media showed individuals overpowering security personnel, resulting in confrontations.
One video, which sparked intense online debate, allegedly showed Koomson using pepper spray on an approaching crowd. She responded to the footage with surprise, claiming she only acted in self-defense after being attacked.
“I was surprised. I went there peacefully, but they attacked me. I had to defend myself,” she said.
Revisiting 2020: Gunfire Allegations Resurface
Koomson also addressed resurfaced allegations from the 2020 general elections, where she was accused of firing a weapon in Kasoa. She again denied any wrongdoing and maintained that she only fired a warning shot after being ambushed.
“In 2020, nobody died in my constituency. It was the NDC that attacked me, and I acted in self-defence,” she explained.
No Contact with NDC Rival, Koomson Asserts
Amid new claims suggesting friction between her and the NDC parliamentary candidate, Koomson was adamant that no such interactions occurred. She said she deliberately avoided any engagement with her political opponent throughout the campaign.
“I never met with the NDC contender during the campaign. I didn’t go near her events. So I was surprised to hear I was being blamed for the confusion,” she stated.
Final Word: Self-Defence, Not Aggression
Despite the tension surrounding the July 11 rerun, Koomson maintains that her actions were purely defensive. She believes her reputation is being unfairly attacked and urges the public to consider the facts.
“I didn’t go there to fight. I was attacked, and I only tried to protect myself,” she concluded.
